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Prevention of Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis, or scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that grow in keratin-rich tissue such as hair shafts and the outer layer of skin. Whether it can be fully prevented depends…
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Causes of Scleroderma
Scleroderma develops when the immune system, blood vessels, and connective tissue begin to behave abnormally at the same time. In its simplest form, what causes scleroderma is not one single event but a combination…
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What is Rubella
Rubella is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus , an RNA virus that primarily targets the immune system, the respiratory tract, and, in pregnancy, the developing fetus. In most people it…
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Symptoms of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, produces symptoms that center on abnormal hardening and tightening of the skin and, in some cases, the tissue beneath it. The most recognizable symptoms are patches of skin that…
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What is Morphea
Morphea is a form of localized scleroderma in which the skin and the tissue directly beneath it become inflamed and then gradually thickened and hardened because of excess collagen deposition. Unlike systemic sclerosis, morphea…
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FAQ about Alopecia areata
This FAQ explains the essentials of alopecia areata, a condition in which the immune system disrupts normal hair growth and leads to patchy hair loss. The questions below cover what the condition is, why…
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Prevention of Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets hair follicles, interrupting normal hair growth and causing patchy or, in some cases, more extensive hair loss. Because the condition arises…